Fresh, zesty, and creamy, this Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce is the ultimate taco companion. It’s tangy from the lime, herby from the cilantro, and perfectly smooth thanks to the sour cream base. Whether you drizzle it over tacos, dip your fries in it, or serve it with grilled chicken, this sauce adds the perfect balance of freshness and flavor to any meal.
Why You’ll Love This Sauce
Fresh & Tangy: the perfect balance of creamy and citrusy.
Super Versatile: delicious with tacos, fries, burgers, or grilled meats.
5-Minute Recipe: quick to make with simple ingredients.
Perfect Pairing: made to go with my Crispy Beef Tacos.
Serving Suggestion
Drizzle generously over Crispy Beef Tacos, grilled chicken, shrimp, or even roasted veggies. It also makes an amazing dip for fries, onion rings, or chips.
Pro Tips for the Best Cilantro Lime Sauce
Use Fresh Lime Juice: bottled juice doesn’t give the same bright flavor.
Blend for Smoothness: if you prefer a smoother texture, pulse the sauce in a blender.
Make Ahead: keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days in a sealed jar.
Adjust Thickness: add water or lime juice to make it drizzle-ready for tacos.
Ingredients
• 100 ml sour cream
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• Juice of 1 lime
• Zest of ½ lime
• 1 small garlic clove, finely grated or pressed
• 1 small handful fresh cilantro (about 10 g), finely chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp MSG (optional, for depth of flavor)
• 1–2 tbsp water (to thin the sauce if needed)
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
Finely chop the cilantro and grate or press the garlic. Zest and juice the lime.
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, zest, garlic, salt, pepper, and MSG. Stir until smooth and creamy. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Taste & Adjust
Add more lime juice for extra tang or cilantro for a stronger herby note.
Chill Before Serving
Let the sauce sit in the fridge for at least 15 minutes, it helps the flavors come together beautifully.
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